The Spice Route in Highland

restaurant clode since 3 years, Any update from trip advisor ? We're travelling on NC500 and there a lot of restaurant close but still appear on trip advisor... for what ???

We called in at this unlikely looking croft to collect our Indian Food and were warmly greeted. We were given heating instructions and set off back to the cottage with eager anticipation. We were not disappointed - it was absolutely delicious. They also do 'cook at home' kits - a fab present.

Lucy was wonderful and helped us choose some starters, mains and side dishes to suit the varied tastes of our family. Food was frozen so that you can take it home, defrost and then eat when you want it. The food was amazing and had so much flavour to it. Definitely good value for money and would totally recommend!

Superb food. I collected today after ordering by phone yesterday and we werenot dissapointed. So tasty and worth every penny. This is a must if visiting the area. We shall definetly be ordering again on our next visit

We popped in on our way north to collect some dishes. Really loved the discussion about the meals & the advice we received. When we arrived at our destination we followed the detailed instructions for the microwave & the results were wonderful - truly better than any takeaway. Thank you will be back in March 2019 🙏

This place was recommended by Mike, the owner of the lodge we were staying at in Kylesku. Great tasting take-away Indian cuisine in a most unlikely location...don't be put off by the fact that everything comes frozen. Saved the day because in January, just about every restaurant for miles around is closed for the season. Would stop there again if I ever find myself in that neck of the woods. Well done...very professionally organized, and the food was great!

The last thing you'd expect to encounter on a visit to the remote north western most reaches of Scotland is a top notch Indian takeaway. It exists! On the day that we followed our curiosity to Mike and Lucy's front gate, we were fortunate to enjoy an evening feast of Malabar langoustine curry, a vegetable curry from Kerala, crispy Indian bhaji and tasty naan, all defrosted from frozen and very easily reheated. The flavours were excellent, the ingredients clearly very fresh and the dishes not oily. We polished off the lot! Mike told us he learned to cook Indian food while posted to India in an earlier career. His cuisine represents the different regions of India and he recommended dishes according to how complementary the flavours of each dish would be for our meal. We were also eyeing the Ayam Betutu from Bali - next time! The idea of frozen meals is brilliant and perfect for this area. The Spice Route is conveniently located a short way off the road to Kinlochbervie that leads to walks to Sandwood Bay, little picnicking coves and a horse trekking centre. After a day of outdoor activity, Mike and Lucy's food was a treat. We will certainly be back!

The Spice Route produces a delicous variety of flavoursome dishes that will appeal to a wide range of different palettes. The curry hut itself is located not far from Rhiconich. Ordering is easy and the responses time are speedy. Advice, information are readily available from the knowledgeable owner. Each dish is generously proportioned, easy to reheat and a delight to consume. We have used The Spice Route twice now on our visits to N Scotland and recommend it unreservedly for its quality and variety.

Hard to find but worth it. We were self catering so to find a top notch frozen cuisine offering of a great selection of eastern curries and trimmings was a very pleasant surprise

First off, Mike and Lucy are most accommodating to non locals! While I recommend calling ahead to see what hey have available off their menu, Mike did take the time ( as we were returning customers) to provide us with our evening curry feast even shortly after closing. Cheers, Mike! The food itself was delicious and only the freshest ingredients are used. Although the meals come precooked, prepackaged and frozen, the reheating process is a snap. Before you know it, you have a delicious curry meal that you would be hard pressed to find in any restaurant. The menu offerings are divided up by 10 regions and Mike is keen at educating you on paring meals that compliment one another and your desired taste and heat/spice scale. I have found nothing in all my travels that comes close to the quality of the food and the service that was provided. Truly unique! So if you find yourself traveling through or staying in or around Rhiconich or Kinlochbervie, don’t miss the opportunity to treat yourselves!

Probably the best Indian takeaway we have ever had. Really wonderful food. We had Venison Laal Maas, Sweet Potato Sabzi and Dal Banjara. We could not fault any of it. Great service with advice on menu choices willingly given. If we did not live 600 miles away, we would be back regularly.

Wow! have have we only just found this? We took our first (of many in the future) last Saturday on the monthly Ullapool delivery service and we were impressed. We ate like kings on Saturday evening and have a few more meals in the freezer. We tried different things so shared to have a taste of curry dishes, veg dishes, pakoras and naan - all were excellent. The flavours, aromas, meat content and general all round brilliant quality were a feast to behold. Needless to say we're planning our next order...

Staying locally and saw excellent reviews for this. It was excellent- phoned ahead with order- but equally sure that if we'd just dropped by that they would accommodate our requests. Reheating instructions easy to follow, and as frozen could have kept for longer. Fabulous flavours- just unfortunate that we don't have time for a return pickup!

If you want authentic tasting curry made from traditional recipes than try the Spice Route. This is not a restaurant but an outlet for take away meals that you take home. All you need to do is heat the dishes up and enjoy. The dishes are prepared following visits to the areas where these recipes originate and are made using the same ingredients.

This is beyond special-accomodation with its own living/dining area with wood stove, bedroom, bath, and kitchen. In addition, a patio with stunning views of water and mountains...the views are wide from inside the living room-so hard to look away:)) the food was excellent-we had not taken to indian food prior, but felt it was such a unique opportunity, so we had the dinner for 2-in our own accommodation-no need to drive, and it was delicious-catered to our specific palette. Farm fresh eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit, tomatoes, fresh baked bread, teas, coffee, etc-was all in our kitchen when we arrived! Cannot praise Lucy and Mike enough, it was certainly one of my favorites from our 21 day holiday, thank you! Shelly and Brett

Fuimos aquí porque nos está la idea de la comida india en el norte de Escocia, pero parecía estar cerrado. No había nadie, sólo un menú antiguo en una caja en la pared. Así que tuvimos que buscar otro lugar.

Pase la noche en los lugares de la NC 500 ruta y realmente quería quedarme aquí por más tiempo, ya que el independiente además de la casa era perfecta, con una nevera bien abastecida con picoteo y opciones para el desayuno, un baño y un salón acogedor con un conjunto listo fuego. Unas vistas maravillosas del lago, pero desgraciadamente no hay sol para sentarse fuera y disfrutar del desayuno al día siguiente. Lo más destacado para nosotros como amantes de la comida era la deliciosa comida de Sri Lanka. Lucy y Mike la mesa, a la luz de la velas, derramado el vino y trajo una comida fabulosa, los ingredientes de que explicaron a nosotros. Consumidos por el brillo del fuego y el fondo del lago y montañas, era bastante especial y esperamos volver allí. También esperamos para pedir comida que pueda dejar para nosotros cuando están al lado en Aberdeenshire! Bien hecho que ha creado la gente como algo único y gracias por compartir sus conocimientos, comida y encantadora casa.

Mi esposa y yo viajamos hoy un viaje de ida y vuelta de 140 km para recoger una selección de platos indios de la ruta de las Especias. Disfrutamos de algunos de los platos cuando llegamos a casa. Lo que puedo decir es que la comida era bien vale la pena el viaje. Estaba delicioso. Obviamente muy fuera de temporada, pero el propietario no podría haber sido más servicial. Fantásticas vistas. Estamos apuntando a hacer nuestro camino a través el menú completo! Nos presentaron a SR a través de amigos que muy recomendado su comida. Ahora haremos lo mismo.

Fantástica situación, muy limpias y bien presentadas. B&B; con un toque. Apartamento mini con un vista. Los propietarios dirigen el servicio de la comida asiática Spice Route y pedimos un plato en nuestra estancia. Era muy, muy agradable, no es barato, pero vale la pena.

One of the best curries I have ever eaten. if you're in the area its a must, these people really know what they are doing

Anam Cara is an unusual facility in that it is more a serviced self-catering than a traditional B&B......we; enjoyed that aspect and the food provided was excellent. The welcome by Mike and Lucy was warm. The location is somewhat remote though magnificent and we were...

We stayed at Anam Cara Croft for two nights as part of our tour around Scotland. beautiful location, amazing. Lucy and Mike are brilliant hosts and we were made to feel very welcome. The curries are not the normal take away curries, because they are authentic and that is what makes them so enjoyable. The home made cake, bread and jam are superb and the view from the croft is stunning. We cannot recommend this place enough and we will be returning. Dave and Bernadette Davies. Stockport

Fuimos a Kinlochbervie buscando una comida especial por nuestro aniversario de boda de rubí. Mirando el hotel local decidimos que no era para nosotros y luego Vi un anuncio para la ruta de las especias. Pedimos una comida con acompañamientos que fue entregado a nuestro barco con calentar instrucciones. Todo salió muy bien. Excelente comida, entrega amable y regado con una botella de red - Gracias Mike y Lucy

Lo que una auténtica joya de lugar. Emplee escondido de una carretera en a pocos kilómetros de la ruta de Especias Kinlochbervie, en Anam Cara Croft en Rhuvolt por Inshegra es una visita obligada para cualquiera que visite la zona. Mi familia y yo tuvimos la comida para llevar de pollo, pollo a la mantequilla y arroz especiado, balinés con guisante y el pilau arroz hervido, y estaba delicioso! Está señalizado y hay estacionamiento para alrededor de quizás 4 o 5 coches. El curry compramos vino de su Curry Hut, un cobertizo con congeladores y donde se realiza el pago. No estoy totalmente seguro de pago con tarjeta, pero pagamos con efectivo en las tres ocasiones que visitamos la semana pasada. El curry son catagorised como Norte de la India, Sur de la India y Bombay, así como de Sri Lanka y Bali así mucha variedad y una gran oportunidad de expandir su paladar y probar nuevos sabores excitantes. El curry actualmente (2016) cuesta £8 cada uno, pero son suficientes para alimentar a dos personas. El arroz varía desde £2.50 a £3.50, pero de nuevo, es suficiente para alimentar a 2. También hay aperitivos para acompañar la comida. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente!

The food is out of this world - interesting, unusual and delicate. The b and facility was superbly furnished and really special. The view from the lounge area over the loch is spectacular. Loved the home made bread and cake! Lucy and Mike were lovely hosts which added to our wonderful time.Natalie and Ric - Maidenhead

I visit Kinlochbervie on a regular basis and was recommended to try a take away curry from The Spice Route. WOW...the best curry I've ever tasted. I chose the Langoustine Malabar, which was a delicious authentic curry, with Pea Pilau and a garlic and coriander Naan. I'll be back for more! The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable about all sorts of things, could have stayed and chatted for ages! Haven't stayed in their accommodation but it looks fabulous and the views are amazing. Give it a try if you are in the area.

We're fresh from a couple of nights at the Anam Cara Croft and it was one of the nicest places we've stayed at for a while. It's difficult to describe the Croft experience. The best I can manage is that it is a clever mix of B&B / Self Catering with the added twist of being able to order a delicious indian meal while you're there! All in the middle of 'nowhere'!The owners, Lucy and Mike made us very welcome from the moment we arrived and it was clear that nothing would be too much trouble for them. The Croft was nicely decorated with a comfy bed, lovely bathroom, living area with excellent views and a small kitchenette area which was perfect for getting cups of tea, grabbing a slice of the lovely cake and preparing breakfast from the goodies put in by our hosts.The icing on the proverbial cake was the evening meals, carefully prepared by Mike and Lucy as part of their 'Spice Route' business. Delicious on both nights!Why the 'best of both worlds'? If you're looking for a lovely bolthole to get away from it all you get the convenience of the B&B type experience as well as the extra space so that you can do your own thing when you want, just like in a self catering place.And, if you want to enjoy some great food then you can just sit back and let Mike and Lucy do all the cooking, setting the table and the washing up after.It's on our list of 'go-backs' if we end up back in the area!

We've had a few meals from here now, and they're absolutely brilliant. The food is professionally prepared and can be taken home either defrosted to cook on the day or frozen to pop in our freezer.The food is excellent quality and isn't drowning in an inch of cheap oil. There is a great knowledge of the ingredients and which dishes are suitable for vegans.My favourite dish is the cabbage thing, which admittedly left me with terrible farts all night, but it was absolutely worth it as it was so delicious. The samosas are seriously wonderful. I weep with joy.Well worth it.

Staying in the Kinlochbervie area we were keen to try a meal from here. We ordered a Chicken Tikka Kebab appetiser followed by Goan Beef and Malabar Prawn Curry with 2 kinds of rice and naan. They were all absolutely delicious.So delicious that we will be ordering a meal to take home with us on Saturday.If you are in this area you have to try The Spice Route. Order early in your stay as you will want more!!

After an amazing lunch of traditional Indian snacks, homegrown salad and chutneys at the croft we took a long distance takeaway down to the central belt (300 miles) which gave just enough time to defrost! We enjoyed Goan beef curry, Chettinad Chicken curry & chicken satay all accompanied with yummy spiced rice and a garlic and coriander naan! it was restaurant quality...thanks Mike and Lucy! The homegrown beer was top class as was the company and awesome view.

We had such a wonderful short stay at Anam Croft that we have booked to return for a longer period this coming summer. We had two evening meals. They were both visually impressive - looked so genuinely Indian and tasted delicious! I do not usually like early mornings, but I actually rose in time to see the sunrise. It was certainly worth it. The croft is in a beautiful setting. We had enough sunshine to sit out on the terrace. Lovely!

We ordered a curry from spice route during our stay in kinlochbervie. Vegetarians and meat-eaters all agreed it was fantastic. Well worth trying if you are in the area. It's not the cheapest but the food is fresh and delicious.

Ordered a meal for two on our recent stay in the area, due to an unprecedented rush and demand unfortunantly not all the dishes on the menu were available at the time of ordering-but what we finally ended up with was exellent in quantity and quality. This would NOT deter us from going back or highly recommending this food operation.

Anam Cara Croft is an absolute gem - which you yould like to keep for yourself but also share it with others, who are able to appreciate it.The small house is lovingly furnished, with immense care for every detail. Bright and airy, a cosy bedroom and a living room which makes you hope for rain and storms, just to snuggle together on the sofa and light the fire in the stove. listen to some of the music provides and browse through the books in the shelves. Sunny days can be spent on the deck, overlooking Loch Inchard.A well stocked kitchen, with lots of goodies, mostly organic - even the granola for breakfast is home-made out of mostly organic ingredients. And a lovely bathrom with great walk-in shower.We'll definitely come again!

We ordered a curry meal as we were staying in Anam Cara, the owner's bed and breakfast accommodation. It was actually a self contained suite, immaculately kept with living area, kitchen, shower and bedroom with stunning views over the loch. The curry was excellent and made using the freshest of produce, some of which they grow themselves. There were accompaniments and bread and it was reasonably priced. I can't recommend the food or accommodation highly enough.

Everything about Anam Cara is of the very best - the location and the views; the warm welcome and the perfect hospitality; the decor and the comfort; the wonderful Indian meal and the delightful hosts. We cannot commend Anam Cara B&B highly enough.

They are wonderful people that cook this spectacular Indian and Asian cuisine in the beautiful setting of the Scottish Highland. We could not fault a thing about the amazing taste experience we had of the curries Lucy and Mike cooked for us, it's very authentic and of a high quality that will not disappoint your tastebuds! They offer a brilliant and reliable delivery service and their home-made food should be winning awards. Without a doubt we'll be going back for more!

We booked in for three nights B&B. The accommodation was excellent, superb! A happy blend of friendly hospitality and independent living in the self-contained suite. The evening meals were delicious and very professionally presented. I am torn between giving these people the review they deserve and keeping quiet about it because we shall be coming back again and don't want to find it fully booked.

The curries we ordered were sublime... Just amazing, particularly the butter chicken and langoustine curry. A great find and will now become an annual treat when in Durness.

I found the details about the Spice Route when I was shopping in NISA in Dornoch and as I now know Gavin supplies them with top quality meat. Initially disappointed as they are based a fair distance away on the West Coast but this was soon rectified with a phone call and home delivery-what great service and nice people! They delivered frozen as requested and a couple of days later we tried our first few dishes...every single thing we have tried was a total delight from crispy samosas to ckicken tikka and assorted curries.If this was "down south" they would be famous!Please come and open a Restaurant in Dornoch guys??We'll definitely be ordering up fresh supplies for our next trip in September.

The dishes are prepared using authentic recipes. There is a range of dishes from across India and Asia. We have tried most and all have been excellent. Delivered in oven or microwave ready containers. Guaranteed feast without the cooking.

After hearing from a friend how fantastic the Spice Route curries were I was very excited to try them out on their recent drop off to Ullapool. Wow, it was one of the most delicious curries I have ever had and will definitely be ordering again (and extra for the freezer).

Had my first Spice Route curry in October 2014... it is now a monthly treat! Beautifully cooked food and never disappoints. Thank you!

A friend ordered a take-away while I was visiting Kinlochbervie and I was amazed at the quality and flavour of the curries that were delivered. Best take-away I've had in along time..

We were recommended to try The Spice Route and are so glad that we did! The food is delivered to designated pick up points on a Friday evening or you can phone and arrange to collect meals from the croft, which is what we did. The food is delicious, authentic and of a very high quality with huge pieces of chicken in each chicken dish that we had. The garlic and coriander naan was lovely and not thick and doughy like supermarket naans! We enjoyed the food so much that we brought some home for our freezer! We look forward to another takeaway on our next trip to the Far North. Thank you for providing this excellent service.

We decided to give The Spice Route a try during our holiday to Loch Eriboll. We are so glad to find a source of a our favourite food in our favourite location. Lucy turned up right on time to the Durness car park in the little red curry car. The meal was packed really well with all the necessary instructions for reheating.We tried the butter chicken, chicken balinese, plain Naan , garlic and coriander Naan and some boneless ribs. Everything was very tasty with generous amount of chicken. The naans were lovely and light and the boneless ribs were soft and sticky with bundles of flavour.Wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Spice Route to anyone visiting / living in the area.See you again next time.

Our first experience of The Spice Route with their delicious authentic food was amazing.Real ground and whole spices, huge pieces of chicken in both the Kozhy Kuruma and the Balinese Chicken made both dishes very tasty and we will certainly be back again the next time we're in 'town'.

I have recently relocated to the North West coast and one of my main fears was the potential lack of decent take-out food for Friday nights…I couldn't believe the quality of the first Indian meal I had from The Spice Route - easily on a par (if not slightly better) than my favourite Indian restaurant in Glasgow, the curry capital of the UK!What a find! Delighted.

We were assigned to work in the area for 3 weeks solid over Christmas and Hogmanay, and because of the nature of the work, were unable to leave the 'patch' at any time during those 3 weeks. As there was only one other place to eat out within the area, we were DELIGHTED to find The Spice Route! What a pleasure! In a wild and remote area such as this corner of Sutherland, innovation, and 'thinking out of the box' really come into their own, and to order your food by phone, and then meet 'The Little Red Car' in a lay-by at pre set times to find a perfect pre-packed meal ready to re heat and enjoy was very special. Not only that! If you want a meal outside these times, a phone call and directions to Anam Cara Croft, and you can pick it up! (and wow you DO need the directions) And that's just the beginning! The food is outstanding! A wide choice of authentic Indian and South Asian dishes, perfectly cooked , beautifully balanced, and so delicately spiced , that every mouthful is a delight. It is simply outstanding in every way, from the unique concept, to the perfect execution. To top it all such lovely helpful and interesting people! It is places, people and experiences like this that make the North Highlands such a wonderful place to live.

We travel up to Sutherland a lot to visit my dad and now it's a necessary part of the trip to order a curry from The Spice Route - and take curries back to Glasgow, that's how good they are. We like Glasgow curries but these are wonderfully different. I've told Mike & Lucy I could live on their Butter Chicken alone, but then I tried their Onion Pakora. Oh my. Our trips tend not to to fit in with the established drop off places and times but we just order by email and pick up from their house, fresh or frozen curries to suit us. They haven't even put us off when they were getting ready to cater for one of their popular music nights the following day. Can't recommend them highly enough, but don't go buying up all their stock, we've got another trip coming up very soon.

The Spice Route delivers authentic Asian food to villages in the Highlands. Great concept and wonderful food! We had our first order to Lairg on Saturday. Well packaged with instructions for reheating. This was the best curry we've had in this country and with restaurants few and far between, what a great addition. We will use this service again and again! Just look them up on Facebook!